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The Citizen, 1994-02-02, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2,1994. Hesselwoods greet at Blyth United Church Greeters at Blyth United Church on Jan. 30 were Vera and John Hesselwood. Ushers were Nicole and Paul Kerr, Mark Nethery and Dick Poore. Amanda Howson, Tara Wilson and Jill Walden were in charge of Junior Congregation. Cathy Fraser was in charge of the nursery. The call to worship and hymn "Almighty Fortress" opened the service with Rev. Jock Tolmay officiating. The Apostles Creed "Time of Confession" was repeated in unison and Psalm III "I will Thank the Lord" was read responsively. The congregation was favoured with a beautiful solo "Bless This House" by Christa Cameron accompanied by music director, Phyllis Boak. Children's time was demonstrated with a little toy man on a magnet. Rev. Tolmay said sometimes things happen in our lives and we just fall over; other times something holds us up. When God comes into our lives. He keeps us upright. "A Man there Lived in Galilee" was sung. Rev. Tolmay's message was taken from scripture readings Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 and Mark 1: 21-28. The title of his sermon was Jesus: Word and Act of God. The reliability of God was the theme. He said, Jesus comes as a servant to do the work of God in teaching and healing. We have conflicts on many levels but Jesus is Lord over the worshippers as well as the demons. There is no difference between word and act. How do we recognize clues for the presence of God in our midst? he asked. Rev. Tolmay appealed the congregation as to the intensity and instability involved with prayer. "Minute for Missions" was given by Lenora Davidson. Offertory and Doxology was followed the congregational prayer and the singing of The Lord's Prayer. Hymn "Thy Kingdom Come" was sung. The service closed with Commissioning, Benediction and Choral Response. Sympathy was extended to the families of Ella Carter. Prayers are with Irene Ament in Clinton Hospital and Marion Cook in University Hospital, London. The regular February meeting of Session will beheld on Wednesday, Feb. 16, not on Monday, Feb. 7. Teen Club meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Family Sunday is Feb. 13. There is no Sunday School. Everyone is invited to come to Church. Skating follows from 12 - 1 at the arena. After skating everyone is invited to come back to the church at 1 p.m. for a pot luck lunch. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Food Grains Bank, may use the regular Church envelope and mark under other Canadian Food Bank. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA You are welcome this Sunday February 6 - 5th after Epiphany Holy Eucharist Trinity, Blyth St. John's, Brussels 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Rector, The Rev. E. Paul Acton, 887-9273 BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH Rev. Cameron McMillan Cornerstone Group performs The Cornerstone Group, consisting of three couples, Mervin and Tillie Lichty, Rob and Sharon Demaray, and Ken and Sharon Horst looked after the service Jan. 23, at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship. The group ministered through song throughout the service. Sharon Demaray read the scripture, Luke 5: 17-20. Rob Demaray gave the message, on the theme of forgiveness. On Sunday evening a pot luck meal, put on by the Mission Committee, was held at the church, followed by a presentation by John and Chrissie Graber who have returned from the mission field in Brazil. They are presently living at Goshen, Indiana. At the Community Praise Service on Saturday evening, the main theme was 'Brothers and Sisters'. Darren Hemmingway "was in charge of a drama presentation. On Saturday, the Senior Youth Group met at Irwin and Margaret Campbell's for a sleigh ride, pot luck supper and an evening of ftm. The Grade 5-6's gathered at the home of Tim and Michael Procter the same day for sledding. The Ladies Fellowship will meet on Tuesday evening, Jan. 25 for the monthly meeting. R. Datema leads CRC worship Greeters at Blyth Christian Reformed Church Sunday were Fred and Henrietta VanderSterre. The service was led by Rob Datema. The title of the sermon was "Faith Alone is Worthless". The scripture reading was taken from James 2: 14-26. In these verses James demonstrates through three different questions why having faiths means taking action. The first question asked, what good was it for a man to have faith, but not act on his faith. Secondly, James says show me your faith without deeds and I will show you my faith by what I do. The third question James asks is do you believe in one God? This belief is not enough for saving faith because even the demons have that kind of faith. The kind of faith that God requires is faith with action. Remember the faith Abraham showed when God asked him to EDNA AMELIA PRIOR Edna Amelia Prior of Brussels passed away on Jan. 29, 1994 at Wingham and District Hospital. She was in her 67th year. Mrs. Prior was the beloved wife of Burton Prior who predeceased her in 1976. She was the loving mother of Paul Prior of Vancouver, Susan Jacklin of Palmerston, Bonnie Keller of Zurich, Gail Smith of Walkerton, Terry-Lynne Carter of Glamis and Wendy Prior of Ancaster. Mrs. Prior was the loving grand­ mother of 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was the deaf sister of Art Brown of Hamilton and the late Mabel Manser and predeceased by a special friend, Frederick Hunter. Father Nevett officiated at the service which was held at Betts Funeral Home in Brussels. Interment will take place at St. John's Cemetery in Arthur. ELLA MAY CARTER Mrs. Ella Carter of Blyth died at Wingham and District Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 27, 1994. She was 85. Bom in East Wawanosh Twp on Nov. 27, 1908, Mrs. Carter was the dear daughter of the late John Cald­ well and Thirza Mariah Walden. She was the beloved wife of the late William Carter and the late Orval McGowan. She was the loved sister and sister-in-law of Dorothy and Laurie Scott of Blyth, Ralph and Gladys Caldwell, RR3, Blyth and Margaret (Mrs. Earl) Caldwell of Blyth. She will also be lovingly remembered by her stepchildren Mildred and Stewart Ament of Blyth, Gordon and Lois Carter of Tavistock, Robert and Nancy Carter of Clinton and Elsie (Mrs. James) Carter of Walton. Mrs. Carter was predeceased as well by a son, Ken McGowan, one sister Margaret (Mrs. Murvin) Govier, one brother Earl Caldwell and a stepson James Carter. Mrs. Carter was a member of Blyth United Church. Rev. Jock Tolmay officiated at the funeral and committal service held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Tasker Chapel of the Beattie- Falconer Funeral Home, Blyth. Interment will be in the spring at Blyth Union Cemetery. ANN RITCHIE Ann Ritchie of Brussels, former­ ly of Gorrie, passed away on Satur­ day, Jan. 22, 1994 at Huronlea Nursing Home, Brussels. She was 95. She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Gallaway, her first hus­ band and Gordon Ritchie, her sec­ ond husband. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Reta and her husband Clifford Brown of Gorrie and a daughter-in-law Ruby Gallaway. She will be lovingly remembered by her 10 grandchil­ dren and several great-grandchil­ dren. Mrs. Ritchie was predeceased by her sons, Ken and George Gall­ away, three sisters and three broth­ ers. offer his only son on the alter or when Rahab the prostitute gave lodgings to the spies and sent them off in a different direction, Mr. Datema said. This is faith with actions. James says at the end of the chapter, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." Next Sunday is the sacrament of the Lord's supper. Rev. Kevin DeRaaf will lead in worship. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated at the private family service at Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie on Mon­ day evening. Interment will be at Wroxeter Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated by the family. ZABRINA McGRISKIN Zabrina McGriskin of Gorrie passed away at the County of Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, on Jan. 25, 1994. She was in her sec­ ond month. Zabrina was the loving daughter of Austin and Bonnie McGriskin of Gorrie and the loved sister of Cody Allan McGriskin. She was the beloved granddaugh­ ter of John and Regis McGriskin of Kincardine and the late Allan and Myrtle Abell. Zabrina was the dear niece of Camilla McGriskin of Kincardine, Evelyn Purcell of RR 1 Listowel, Marion Chesney of RR 4 Walker­ ton, Sharon Fitzsimmons of RR 2 Craig Gill, Allan Abell and Wesley Abell both of RR 4 Walkerton and the late Ronnie Abell. She was the grand niece of Norma Litt, Beatrice Steinacker, Grace Keister, Les Mitchell, Marie Abell, Irene Riley, Sister Noella, Bernard McGriskin and Basil McGriskin. Rev. Richard McTavish officiat­ ed at the service which was held at Beits Visitation Centre in Gorrie. Spring interment will take place at Gorrie Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. O Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the Earth. Church Office 887-6259 Manse 887-9313 11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship - “On Eagle's Wings” - Church School - Nursery ****(w) 9:30 a.m. - Ethel Morning Worship xW- Church School you are. ‘Welcome at the BLYTH CHURCH OF GOD 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for Children and Adults 11 -12:15 - Morning Worship Bible Studies - Wednesday 10 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Phone 523-4590 McConnell St., Blyth HURON CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH PASTOR JAMES H. CARNE AUBURN 526-7515 Sunday 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. Family Bible Hour Morning Service Evening Service Prayer & Bible Study Youth - Pastor Bob Lewis, 526-7441 MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Rev. Carolyn McAvoy 11:00 a.m. - Morning Service - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Belgrave Service We welcome you to come and worship with us. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH HIGHWAY 4, BLYTH-523-9233 Sunday 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Rev. Kevin DeRaaf from Owen Sound The Lord's Supper will be celebrated The Church of the "Back to God Hour" and "Faith 20" Back to God Hour 10:30 a.m. CKNX Sunday Faith 20 5:30 a.m. Weekdays, Global T.V. All Visitors ‘Welcome ‘Wheelchair accessible BRUSSELS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP Saturday, February 5: “COMMUNITY PRAISE” 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 6: WORSHIP SERVICE 9:25 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages -10:30 a.m. Pastor Tom Warner 887-6388 Elder Alice Knorr 887-9203 Elder Linda Campbell 357-1648 Elder Eiwin Garland 887-9017 □ E □